Mastermind || Aaron Hotchner

Chapter 12 - Sofia

I exit Serena's house with a freshly installed flawless blonde wig. We've worked together in a lot of events and she's truly the best hairstylist I know especially when it comes to installs. I always go to her before traveling for this kind of things...

Afterwards, I go by the storage unit and pick up a backpack. From there, I head to the airport by bus. I pass the security clearance as Katie Goldsworth. I walk to my gate and I sit on my phone as I wait for my flight to board.

Aaron has texted me that he just landed in California for another case. I reply to him with a prepared selfie, pretending I'm at work. I feel guilty for lying to him -which is a new feeling for me- but I also don't want to go to jail; I would rather die.

I board the plane without a problem and I'm in Denver 4 hours later. I rent a car at the airport from the most questionable company in order to be all cash. First thing I do when I get the car is discharge the GPS. Oops, technology failure.

I head to the center of Denver and, more specifically, I drive to D-Star. I park in a spot where I can see the back exit clearly. Guller always leaves from there. And I can monitor the front entrance by the cameras of the store across the street. So I grab my snacks and wait.

It's 7pm when Guller leaves the building. His driver brings the car over and picks him up. As soon as the car turns right on the first crossroad, I know he's going for a drink at the bar of the Rosan Hotel downtown. And soon enough, I'm proved right. So predictable.

I park in the back alley of the hotel and I change clothes in the car. I take off my tops and jeans, and put on my new blue dress with a deep V-neck. I also change out of my sneakers, and replace them with a pair of very painful heels. I freshen my hair and make-up quickly. I throw my knife and a pair of cuffs in my purse.

I get out of the car and I head inside. I go straight to the bar and sit a couple seats away from Guller. I order two shots of tequila and drink the first one immediately. This routine is starting to get boring.

"Who hurt such a pretty lady?" he asks to get my attention

And it always works.

"An idiot" I answer

"I bet" a smile appears across his lips as his eyes roam up and down my body.

I'm getting tired of this.

"Can I be honest?" I ask giving him the biggest puppy eyes

"Of course, darling"

"I hate smalltalk. I just want to get drunk and have some good sex with a stranger" I admit.

"Bartender! Bring the lady two more shots of tequila" he demands

"Now you're talking" I smile and drink my second shot.

I laugh and giggle at every disgusting joke he throws my way, while pretending to be drunk and avoiding to drink the tequila shots. This must be the worst part of my routine; pretending that men are interesting. Unless they're Hotchner.

Luckily, he's quick and suggests to take me up to a room within an hour. So, I make him book a room and wait for me there. I let about 10 minutes pass and then I go to meet him.

I check myself in the mirror of the elevator one more time and I smile. I look so hot, it's unfair. I wish I could send a picture to Aaron right now. Maybe I should go blond for real and put on something similar for him. But I kinda like that he doesn't need all this to be turned on by me. He prefers me naked.

I sent Aaron a text that I miss him and I sigh before leaving that elevator. On my way, I enter a supply closet and grab a bottle of bleach. I knock on Guller's door, holding the bottle behind my back. He lets me in and I see he's already started undoing his shirt. It's hotter when Aaron does it.